Brussels.- Spain is set to experience a 15% decline in wine production this year, totaling approximately 31.5 million hectoliters. This drop will see Spain fall from the second to the third largest wine producer in the European Union, trailing behind Italy and France, as reported by the Committee of Agricultural Organizations and Community Cooperatives (Copa-Cogeca).
The overall wine production in Europe is projected to reach around 145.5 million hectoliters in 2025, reflecting a 1% increase compared to the previous year. However, this figure still remains 7.5% below the average of the last five years.
There remains a significant gap of over 40 million hectoliters between the harvests of 2025 and 2018, with European vineyards continuing to face various challenges that impede a complete recovery of the sector, according to agricultural organizations.
Italy continues to lead as the largest producer with about 47 million hectoliters this year, followed by France at approximately 37 million, while Spain now occupies the third position with around 31.5 million hectoliters.
Collectively, these three countries account for four-fifths of the total wine volume and have seen a combined production decrease of 1.5% compared to the 2024 harvest.
Among major producers, Spain, Germany, and Portugal reported declines, with drops of 15%, 8%, and 11% respectively from the previous year.
Conversely, Italy anticipates an 8% increase, while France is experiencing a modest growth of about 2.3%, although its production remains 12% below the average.
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Adverse weather events, including high temperatures and frequent heatwaves, are exerting significant pressure on the sector in the Iberian Peninsula, with the most severe impacts felt inland.
Spring conditions had been favorable, but an exceptionally dry summer, particularly in August, severely affected the autumn harvest.
European agricultural cooperatives have noted that while the production volumes are lower than anticipated, the wine quality is very high; there is widespread satisfaction within the sector regarding the quality of the wines, showcasing the resilience of producers amidst numerous challenges.
In 2025, Spain continues to be the EU member state with the largest area dedicated to viticulture. (October 28)
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